Note unspotted crown and spotted throat compared to similar [Olive-backed Woodcreeper], which has a spotted crown and scaled pattern on throat (HBW). Generally found slightly lower than Olive-backed at around 800-1000m.

Medium sized woodcreeper Found from 1200-2500m in Andean forests. Note spotted crown and scaled throat pattern compared to similar [Spotted Woodcreeper], which has a unspotted crown and spotted throat (HBW).